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Terrace/patio
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 511.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
Harcourt, ON
  • South Little Mink Lake
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Silent Lake Provincial Park
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Paudash Lake
    ‪39 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Quiet Lakefront Getaway - with Hot Tub

HOT TUB UNAVAILABLE until Late May

Welcome to Walaila Cottage! A four-seasons cedar panabode ideal for families and friends. Situated on a quiet lake with large 160 foot shoreline frontage, perfect for swimming or lounging on the dock. Located in the Haliburton Highlands, in the geocaching capital, there is something for everyone - hiking, biking, snowmobiling, relaxation or adventure - you'll find it here!

The property boasts a large grassy area leading up to the dock, or small sandy beach. Perfect for families with small children, it allows for shallow wading, or deeper waters for swimmers and divers. Sandy shoreline!
Turn-key, just come on in and enjoy! Walaila is fully equipped including BBQ, fire pit, outdoor toys, canoe, pedal boat and hot tub.

Summer Season - JUN-AUG, 4 night minimum required

Fishing - Cardiff Lake lake is stocked by the Province with Rainbow. Large and Small mouth bass all also present

Skiing - ideally located appoximately 40 mins from Sir Sams Ski

Lots of great trails around and snowmobile trails

SEPTIC SYSTEM
- please limit toilet paper
- absolutely no feminine hi-gene products. System will jam and your trip will be over along with a lofty bill

Single nights only in non peak periods and not on weekends.

Property manager

Vanessa Weston

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Pack and Play located in Master Bedroom 1 closet
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking inside the property
SEPTIC SYSTEM - please limit toilet paper - absolutely no feminine hygiene products
Garbage - there is no garbage pickup in the area, remove all garbage at the end of your stay, can be brought to local dump - Mumford road
Located off main road on gravel road, fairly remote property, cottages adjacent and road across lake. Please respect nature and surroundings.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Highlands East

Located in Highlands East, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at High Falls and South Little Mink Lake, while North Hastings Heritage Museum and Village Playhouse are cultural highlights. Discover the area's water adventures with power boating and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and ecotours.
Map
Harcourt, ON

What's nearby

  • Haliburton County Public Library - Highland Grove Branch - 12 min drive - 11.2 km
  • South Little Mink Lake - 22 min drive - 21.9 km
  • Silent Lake Provincial Park - 32 min drive - 33.5 km
  • Paudash Lake - 39 min drive - 38.1 km
  • Sir Sam's Ski / Ride - 52 min drive - 50.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Mumford Station Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Linkert Country Bakery - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Cross X Roads Cafe - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Quiet Lakefront Getaway - with Hot Tub pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Quiet Lakefront Getaway - with Hot Tub?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Quiet Lakefront Getaway - with Hot Tub?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Quiet Lakefront Getaway - with Hot Tub located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 6.9 mi (11.1 km) from Haliburton County Public Library - Highland Grove Branch and 11.9 mi (19.1 km) from High Falls. South Little Mink Lake and Mink Creek Falls are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 47 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Meagan L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend getaway

The property was beautiful, exactly as described. Amazing place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

kris v.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great cozy cottage on a nice lake

We were celebrating the birthday of a family member who enjoys quiet and nature. We had a great dinner, enjoyed a fire and spent a great day on the ice and enjoying the peaceful surroundings. I recommend for anyone looking for a quiet getaway.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice

Nice cabin, nice hot tub, nice trails, town and mine to explore within walking distance
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

kellie l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Summer fun

We really enjoyed our stay. It was great to have the water front so close to the cottage. The weather was perfect and the cottage provided everything needed to escape and enjoy the outdoors.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawson M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Little Cottage!

Absolutely loved the place. Everything from the vibes of the inside of the cottage to the beauty on the outside. We loved not having to bring any kitchen tools and how clean e
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Kevin T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable

We enjoyed our stay. It’s a very comfortable cottage. We would have enjoyed the outside more but unfortunately the people staying next door had two large dogs that they seemed incapable of leashing or keeping on their property.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracey B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect cottage on a spectacular lake

This was a perfect getaway for some much needed time away from the city.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diana R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing

Such a great stay and beautiful area!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alysson S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great time

We spent Canada Day there. It was great. The cottage was clean and the lake was perfect. I wish we had more time
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luba R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family spot

The location was stunning. Cabin is very functional and efficient. Thank you for sharing your home with us.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Kevin R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great cottage

We overall had a great time,water was beautiful cottage was very nice, there weren’t any kayaks as listed and we weren’t able to use the water lily pad as there were huge rips in it and looked rather old, and my kids were looking forward to the water activities, it was one of the main reasons why we booked here, that was rather disappointing, also no fire wood is provided so we had to bring our own, other then that is was a great get away
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherry B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy lakefront cabin

Cute cozy cabin on Cardiff Lake! Nice area for a weekend stay, only 20 min from the South Algonquin entrance and High Falls hike (very nice!). The lake seemed very nice for swimming in warmer weather and we enjoyed canoeing the perimeter during our stay. The cabin is near Loop Rd, which has a reasonable amount of traffic, so we did hear consistent road noise sitting outside at the cabin rather than quiet peaceful woods. We brought our own bed linens and towels, but did not think to bring a kitchen sponge and drying towel for dishes which would have been helpful. Overall we enjoyed our stay and think the cabin would be perfect for a summer stay on the lake with the young kids!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Dragan J.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Nice place, a little dirty.

Overall the cottage and location are very nice. We loved having a swimmable waterfront and hot tub. The size of the cottage was also sufficient for our group (4 adults). Our only complaint is the cleanliness, specifically in the kitchen.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adam D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice property

Had a great stay. Hot tub was great little bit of debris but not bad. Cabin was good size. The walk out porch was big and nice to have off the master bedroom. We’ll equipped kitchen. Dock was a bit on the small size but worked for fishing. All in all a great place will definitely rent again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

hyeonju p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent property for vacation

There is quiet area and beautiful place!! :) You can enjoying fire fit and jaccuzi. It is clean and calm, enjoying your holiday with your family. it is latest heating system.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great experience at a Charming Lake Front Cottage

Charming wood cottage with great lake front access. We came to stay in the area to visit Algonquin Park. After hiking in Algonquin Park, we came back to a very nice hot tub. It was clean and hot! Then we lit up the bonfire and enjoyed the magical evening. We would definitely come back in the summer for swimming and fall for the colors. Actually, we think Cardiff Lake is as beautiful as any lakes in Algonquin Park. Thanks to Venessa and Troy for sharing your beautiful home.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jodie A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful clean cottage

The cottage is beautiful and well kept! Was very clean and had everything we needed. The hot tub was also really clean! Views from the deck and dock were great the lake was very quiet. The cottage next to you is quite close and there isn’t much privacy. Luckily no one was there when we were there. Also linens are extra, not a huge deal as it was just 2 of us but if there were more of us I would be annoyed. Wish it stated that they were extra in the listing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jaime G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Lovely Weekend Getaway :)

We had a really amazing time at this sweet little property a couple weekends ago! The cottage itself is extremely cozy, and while not huge - it felt like the perfect size for myself and two friends and could easily fit more if you have a larger group. We made use of the paddle boat, hung out on the dock, and spent a bit of time in the hot tub which was all glorious! The deck is spacious and cozy as well - we spent the chilly mornings out there with tea/coffee and our books :) We had a wonderful time here and would 100% come back to this property!! Just note that it isn’t as private as it may appear - there are neighbours on both sides, some trees and bushes separating on one end but nothing separating you from the other and the properties are really close together. Both neighbours had dogs wondering about (which was fine with us - we like dogs!) but just something to note if privacy is important to you!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Summer Retreat!

I would highly recommend this cottage. Perfectly situated on a quiet and calm lake, the property has everything you could need for a break from the city. The cottage itself is a good size, with plenty of indoor and outdoor space. The kitchen is small, but well equipped. The bedrooms were comfortable and spacious. The upper deck outside is perfect for relaxing or meal times, while the lower lawn has a wonderful fire pit and direct access to a clean calm lake. The hot tub was a nice bonus! The host was very quick to respond to questions, and the check in process was smooth. I’ll be hoping to book here again next summer!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great trip!

I can't say enough how clean and adorable this cottage was! It was a great stay. Lake was quiet. My only complaint is it's very close to us neighbours who, had visitors and there was 6 large dogs running around the property we stayed at, I had to block the entrance of the deck off so they werent coming on the deck. they were pooping everywhere too lol owners weren't even visible for the most part. I'm a dog person so I didn't mind all that much but I could see it being bothersome to others. So I just didn't like how close the properties are. Hot tub could have been a bit more clean. Other than that it was a perfect stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

4/10 Poor

Nick A.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Unpleasant experience

We receive notice on the day we check in, which is linens wasn’t available unless we pay $25 for each person. Aalto, we have to drive at least 20 mins to drop off the garbage bags. It doesn’t provide any paper towel, foil, tissue, and garbage bags at all!!!Most important, it only gives us 2 rolls of bathroom tissue for 4 people in 2 days. This is very disappointed
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

James R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nick G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Méla T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved it!

Beautiful cottage. Gorgeous, clean and quiet small lake. Loons! 🤩
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Jeff M.

Liked: Communication, listing accuracy

Nice cottage

We enjoyed our weekend stay. It's a small cottage, but has a large waterfront property with lots of grass area for kids to play. The deck overlooking the yard and water was also great for morning breakfasts and to relax in the shade later in day. Only feedback to prospective guests is that there really is nothing included at the property - you need to bring everything from linens, blankets, pillows to toilet paper and condiments. As well, the hot tub was really not maintained so it was quite dirty for our stay, which was disappointing as that was a selling feature for us and we would have enjoyed using it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Vanessa Weston

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Hello - we are the Weston's! (Troy & Vanessa)
Married in 2008, we were keen to purchase a cottage property both being outdoor lovers.
After visiting Cardiff Lake and seeing only one cottage, there was a handshake and the deal was done! We fell in love with the property, a small cedar panabode for it's gorgeous frontage and view of the lake. Since that time we have made extensive renovations to the property, as our family has since expanded to include two small boys (Greer and Asher). Seeing the cottage and surrounding wilderness through the eyes of a child has been an amazing experience for us both, and we look forward to a lifetime of memories at Walaila (which by the way means hummingbird) visitors to the cottage in the summer months.

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English
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